Parliamentarians

UNFPA believes that partnership with parliamentarians is vital to build support for the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action and the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs). Because parliamentarians act as the bridge between the people and their government, they are instrumental in advocating for the rights and needs of the people.

By enacting and improving relevant laws and policies, parliamentarians help to create an enabling environment for the achievement of the ICPD goals and the MDGs. They also play a critical role in mobilizing necessary resources.

Although much has been accomplished since the ICPD in 1994, much more has yet to be done. The achievement of the ICPD goals will depend on the political will to fill the gaps in laws, policies and funding. Only with the support of parliamentarians can we build this political will.

2002 International Parliamentarians' Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action

Ottawa, Canada, 21-22 November 2002

2004 International Parliamentarians' Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action

Strasbourg, France, 18-19 October 2004

In 2004, the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) celebrates its 10th anniversary. Although much has been accomplished in a decade, much more has to be done to safeguard women's reproductive rights, improve access to reproductive health and family planning services, reduce maternal mortality and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.

2006 International Parliamentarians' Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action

Bangkok, Thailand, 21-22 November 2006

On 21-22 November 2006, over 300 participants, including parliamentarians and ministers from around 100 countries, met in Bangkok, Thailand, for the third International Parliamentarians' Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action (IPCI/ICPD).

2009 International Parliamentarians' Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 27-28 October 2009

On 27-28 October 2009, over 400 delegates, including parliamentarians and ministers from around 115 countries, met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the fourth International Parliamentarians’ Conference on the Implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action (IPCI/ICPD).